A forensic psychologist discusses some of her experiences with various criminals including serial killer Joel Rifkin, and challenges the current use of the insanity defense.
When a prominent district attorney is murdered, a homicide detective becomes the prime suspect, but as clinical psychologist Alan Gregory investigates the case, he begins to doubt the man's guilt, but must find a way to prove his suspicions.
A guide to forensic psychology specifically for writers that draws from fiction, movies, and real-life cases to examine all the fundamentals of forensic psychology, from character disorders and criminal behavior to profiling and the legal process.